Clergy Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $70,810 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.04
10th percentile $52,350
90th percentile $93,750
Employed locally 790
National median $60,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,350
    25th
    $62,000
    50th (median)
    $70,810
    75th
    $77,560
    90th
    $93,750

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Clergy salary vs area income 82% Median Clergy salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clergy

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,860
    Vallejo, CA $83,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $83,210
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $83,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $79,590

    Nearby metros — Clergy salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $70,150
    Columbus, GA-AL $60,890
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $60,570
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $59,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,920
    Gainesville, FL $59,670

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,930
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,680
    Health Education Specialists $109,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clergy make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Clergy in Atlanta, GA is $34.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.49 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Clergy salaries?

    The median Clergy salary in Atlanta, GA is 16.4% above the national median of $60,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clergy in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Clergy (10th percentile) earn around $52,350 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,000.